Sanford, North Carolina vs. Dale City, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dale City, Virginia is 44.1% more expensive than Sanford, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $162,849 in Dale City, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dale City, Virginia is more expensive than Sanford, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Dale City
than in Sanford, North Carolina
Sanford, NC vs. Dale City, VA
Compared to Sanford, Dale City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  65.2% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher